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10
The Hob
Use only pans that are suitable for induction hobs. We
recommend stainless steel, enamelled steel pans or cast iron
pans with enamelled bases. Note that some stainless steel
pans are not suitable for use with an induction hob so please
check carefully before purchasing any cookware.
Pans made of copper, aluminium or ceramic are not suitable
for use on an induction hob. The kind of pan you use and the
quantity of food aects the setting required. Higher settings
are required for larger quantities of food.
Pots and pans should have thick, smooth, at bottoms
(Fig. 2.3). This allows the maximum heat transfer from the
hob to the pan, making cooking quick and energy ecient.
Never use a round-bottomed wok, even with a stand.
The very best pans have bases that are very slightly curved
up when cold (Fig. 2.4). If you hold a ruler across the bottom
you will see a small gap in the middle. When they heat up the
metal expands and lies at on the cooking surface.
Make sure that the base of the pan is clean and dry to prevent
any residue burning onto the hob panel. This also helps
prevent scratches and deposits.
Always use pans that are the same size as (or slightly larger
than) the areas marked on the hob. Using a lid will help the
contents boil more quickly.
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Take care when placing hot lids onto the hob
surface. Lids that have been covering boiling or
steaming foods can ‘stick’ to the ceramic glass.
Should this occur, DO NOT attempt to lift the lid
o the hotplate: this may damage the hob surface.
Instead, slide the lid to the edge of the hob surface
and remove.
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Always take care before touching the surface, even
when the hob is turned o. It may be hotter than you
think!
The induction hob comprises of ve cooking zones
containing induction elements with dierent ratings and
diameters (Fig. 2.5) each with a pan detector and residual
heat indicator, and a hob control display.
The hob control display (Fig. 2.6) informs you of the following
induction hob functions:
• Pan detector
• H Residual heat indicator
• A Automatic heat-up
•
Child lock
• L1/L2 Low temperature setting
• P Power boost setting
Max: 1.85 kW
Boost: 2.5 kW
Max: 1.85 kW
Boost: 3.0 kW
Max: 1.85 kW
Boost: 2.5 kW
Max: 1.15 kW
Boost: 2.0 kW
Max: 1.15 kW
Boost: 2.0 kW
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3 Zone 5
Zone 4
Fig. 2.4
Fig. 2.5
Fig. 2.6
Fig. 2.3
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